US Bridges

Comanche Blvd over Big Creek Branch

FairPosted for load

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.16 MI W of SH 36 · Structure no. 120800AA2662125

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Comanche Blvd over Big Creek Branch is a steel culvert carrying Comanche Blvd over Big Creek Branch in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesComanche Blvd
CrossesBig Creek Branch
Location0.16 MI W of SH 36
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.50401, -95.81032
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2019)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Comanche Blvd over Big Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Comanche Blvd over Big Creek Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Comanche Blvd over Big Creek Branch carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Comanche Blvd over Big Creek Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Comanche Blvd over Big Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.